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Jul 01, 2025
July 1, 2025
The following is important information for employees enrolled in State of Illinois health insurance coverage who made a health plan change for the new plan year, beginning July 1.
If you did…
Jun 30, 2025
Thanks to campus and system-level financial support, ITS is in the process of implementing a campus-wide infrastructure refresh as part of our efforts to improve Wi-Fi performance. This is a multi-phase project with an…
Jun 27, 2025
We’re thrilled to invite you to be part of New Student Welcome 2025—a vibrant event marking the close of new student orientation and the kickoff to the academic year, designed to help our newest Prairie Stars feel at…
Jun 27, 2025
Congratulations to our new CSAC Representatives!
Seven Civil Service employees have been elected to represent on the Civil Service Advisory Council:
AJ Hamm- Building Service Supervisor, Facilities and Services/…
Aug 22, 2025
8.22.25
Dear UIS Community —
Welcome to the start of the fall semester. Today marks the 55th first day of classes since this university welcomed its first students in 1970. It is a moment to celebrate our history and look ahead to the future…
May 07, 2025
Dear Colleagues:
I am pleased to let you know the appointment of Dr. Miriam Wallace, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), to also serve as Interim Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Education (CPAE) will be…
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Employee Recognition
Apr 30, 2024
John “Jack” Stege has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for April 2024. He is a building service foreman in the janitorial department.
His supervisor, Pattie Meyer, said that…
Getting to Know You
Oct 15, 2024
Krystal Geist is the associate director of alumni and donor engagement.
What do you like about your job?
Working in advancement, I get the opportunity to meet many alumni and community members who are…
Employee Events
No employee specific events at this time. Check back soon! Visit our main website calendar for other university events.